Bananas are NOT a low carb food

[LipstickLady 25,682]

As for the 4tblspn banana, ? I think you can mash a full one down to that amount. Perhaps the effort of mashing down that small burns enough calories...

Ha! This made me laugh. Banana size varies widely (does that sound dirty??) I usually try to buy the small ones. When I buy the huge ones my kids often cut them in half, the left-over half gets mushy and gross and unless I peel and freeze it it ends up in the trash. Wasteful.

I mash bananas’ into liquid' mush when I make my kids banana' chocolate' chip' pancakes’. Otherwise, I throw them into the freezer for the kids to use in the Yonana machine.

I wasn't a big fruit person before, but am less of one now. I'm actually allergic to many fruits. Eeeeek! I love most citrus, though, and anything sour is a favorite.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

If everybody replaced Oreos with bananas, there would be a lot more thin people.

Unfortunately, it's not that simplistic of an issue. I think that's the OP's whole point.

Basically. I didn't think so many people would instantly equate oreos as being equal to bananas, which is the most simplistic assumption. The idea that so many people would want to debate facts and numbers is baffling to me. This is a nutrition topic, about low carb fruit choices. Not a debate about if science is witch craft.

Bananas are not the devil, but if you are post-op and trying to follow a low carb diet, they are not a low carb fruit.

I am not even going to get into the physics and mass of mashing food because that seems to be beyond the scope of conversation here.

[fatgirlsvelte 217]

Literally JUST updated my Instagram profile bio to say that I'm a big fan of biological science, after someone posted a picture of a breve latte (minimal Protein, at least half a day worth of sleeved caloric intake limit).

I thank the universe EVERY DAY that our program has an incredibly in-depth nutrition element, and focuses on food education/addiction adjustments. What people see trending in the networks does not equate to proper Macronutrient intake or even basic understanding that calories = fuel.

This surgery's one goal is to manage Portion Control. That's it—the choices made to fuel our bodies are absolutely critical.

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Edited September 11, 2016 by fatgirlsvelte

[LipstickLady 25,682]

If everybody replaced Oreos with bananas, there would be a lot more thin people.

Unfortunately, it's not that simplistic of an issue. I think that's the OP's whole point.

Basically. I didn't think so many people would instantly equate oreos as being equal to bananas, which is the most simplistic assumption. The idea that so many people would want to debate facts and numbers is baffling to me. This is a nutrition topic, about low carb fruit choices. Not a debate about if science is witch craft.

Bananas are not the devil, but if you are post-op and trying to follow a low carb diet, they are not a low carb fruit.

I am not even going to get into the physics and mass of mashing food because that seems to be beyond the scope of conversation here.

I can mash my 45 year old ass into a string bikini but trust me, it's still not going to be the right size.

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,900]

If everybody replaced Oreos with bananas, there would be a lot more thin people.

Unfortunately, it's not that simplistic of an issue. I think that's the OP's whole point.

Basically. I didn't think so many people would instantly equate oreos as being equal to bananas, which is the most simplistic assumption. The idea that so many people would want to debate facts and numbers is baffling to me. This is a nutrition topic, about low carb fruit choices. Not a debate about if science is witch craft. Bananas are not the devil, but if you are post-op and trying to follow a low carb diet, they are not a low carb fruit. I am not even going to get into the physics and mass of mashing food because that seems to be beyond the scope of conversation here.

I can mash my 45 year old ass into a string bikini but trust me, it's still not going to be the right size.

That image would look like an old toothless person flossing while tilting their head.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

If everybody replaced Oreos with bananas, there would be a lot more thin people.

Unfortunately, it's not that simplistic of an issue. I think that's the OP's whole point.

Basically. I didn't think so many people would instantly equate oreos as being equal to bananas, which is the most simplistic assumption. The idea that so many people would want to debate facts and numbers is baffling to me. This is a nutrition topic, about low carb fruit choices. Not a debate about if science is witch craft. Bananas are not the devil, but if you are post-op and trying to follow a low carb diet, they are not a low carb fruit. I am not even going to get into the physics and mass of mashing food because that seems to be beyond the scope of conversation here.

I can mash my 45 year old ass into a string bikini but trust me, it's still not going to be the right size.

That image would look like an old toothless person flossing while tilting their head.

You're mean!!

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,900]

If everybody replaced Oreos with bananas, there would be a lot more thin people.

Unfortunately, it's not that simplistic of an issue. I think that's the OP's whole point.

Basically. I didn't think so many people would instantly equate oreos as being equal to bananas, which is the most simplistic assumption. The idea that so many people would want to debate facts and numbers is baffling to me. This is a nutrition topic, about low carb fruit choices. Not a debate about if science is witch craft. Bananas are not the devil, but if you are post-op and trying to follow a low carb diet, they are not a low carb fruit. I am not even going to get into the physics and mass of mashing food because that seems to be beyond the scope of conversation here.

I can mash my 45 year old ass into a string bikini but trust me, it's still not going to be the right size.

That image would look like an old toothless person flossing while tilting their head.

I am sorry, I did not intend to be mean. You must forgive me, I am an ESTJ so I have difficulty expressing emotion.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I can't hear you because I broke up with you, @@4MRB4PHOTO

[fatgirlsvelte 217]

Briggs-Myer personality type is no excuse (hahaha!).

—an INTJ

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[4MRB4PHOTO 3,900]

I can't hear you because I broke up with you, @@4MRB4PHOTO

I will always think of you whenever I floss.

[Donna415 47]

They basically have the same macros as 3 oreo Cookies. Almost no Fiber, lots of sugar and just pure carbs.

Fruits that are low carb

Less than 5 Net carbs (subtract the fiber)

• 1/2 cup of raw strawberries (3.3 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of raw raspberries (4.2 net carbs)
• 1/2 of a medium peach (4.3 net carbs)
• 5 whole sweet cherries (5.1 net carbs)
• 1/2 of a kiwi fruit (4.3 net carbs)
• 1 medium apricot (3.2 net carbs)
• 1/2 medium Haas avocado (3.7 net carbs)

Less than 10 net carbs

• 1 cup of raw strawberries (6.6 net carbs)
• 1 cup of raw raspberries (8.4 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of raw blueberries (8.6 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of raw boysenberries (8.0 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of blackberries (5.9 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw grapes (7.1 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw pineapple (8.7 net carbs)
• 1 raw plum (8.6 net carbs)
• 1 medium tangerine (9.4 net carbs)
• 1 raw lime (7.1 net carbs)
• 1/2 medium apple (9.0 net carbs)
• 1/2 Valencia orange (5.2 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw honeydew melon (7.8 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw cantaloupe (5.7 net carbs)

When it comes to low carb and healthy choices, berries are the most bang for your buck with fruit.

Thanks for posting this, the list is super helpful. I was told by my nut to stay away from bananas because of the sugar even if it is natural, I have to stay below 15g and 14 is definitely pushing it.

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[LisaMergs 2,857]

I can't hear you because I broke up with you, @@4MRB4PHOTO

I will always think of you whenever I floss.

Or you can think of Cam...I'm not going to add his technique sucks...

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Edited September 12, 2016 by LisaMergs

[Clementine Sky 708]

I've actually used bananas as a replacement for Desserts I ate in the past (rarely ever Oreos, but occasionally), but have them sparingly. For me the biggest benefit is that bananas are more filling and satisfying, whereas I could graze on processed Snacks and not reach the point of being full.

For those who do like bananas, this "ice cream" is surprisingly good and simple to make:

http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-creamy-ice-cream-with-just-one-ingredient-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-93414

During my active weight loss phase I had either Trader Joe's or Dole's chocolate covered bananas almost every night as my treat. If memory serves they have around 15 carbs per serving. It's not really low carb, but it's not outrageously high in carbs, either. It was just sweet enough to keep me from obsessively craving a brownie or some other indulgence that has thrice the carbs and calories. I think the list the OP provided of lower-carb fruits is definitely good to reference. I love, love, love carbs, and lower-carb fruit smoothies (made with high Protein Greek yogurt) have helped me to have a moderate amount so I'm happy with what I'm eating and happy with the number on the scale. Weight loss on a lower-carb but not strictly low carb diet has been much more sustainable for me.

[Pescador 1,374]

I only skip the bananas because I once took a scrawny kid to enlist for the Army and he was underweight. He was told to eat a bunch of bananas on the weekend and come back Monday. Monday the Army enlisted him with a belly full of bananas. Now if you have leg cramps, eat a banana.

[LisaMergs 2,857]

During my active weight loss phase I had either Trader Joe's or Dole's chocolate covered bananas.

Now I want chocolate...

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